US FDA Food Code 2026
Chapter 3: Food – US FDA Food Code 2026

US FDA Food Code 2026 3-501.14-15: 3-501.14 and 3-501.15 Cooling and cooling methods

Cooked TCS food is cooled from 57°C (135°F) to 21°C (70°F) within 2 hours and to 5°C (41°F) or less within 6 hours in total (P); TCS food made from ambient temperature ingredients (reconstituted foods, canned tuna) and food lawfully received above 5°C are cooled to 5°C within 4 hours (P); raw eggs go straight into refrigeration at 7°C (45°F) ambient or less (P). Cooling uses one or more methods suited to the food: shallow pans, smaller or thinner portions, rapid cooling equipment, stirring in an ice water bath, containers that transfer heat, ice as an ingredient, food no more than 2 inches deep (added 2026) or other effective methods (Pf); containers are arranged for maximum heat transfer and loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. From 2026 the regulator may approve cooling cooked TCS food filled no more than 2 inches deep, uncovered, in refrigeration holding 5°C ambient with an electronic system continuously monitoring time and air temperature.

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